Teaching Assistant – Clevedon

£14.24 per hour (subject to increase) | 08:30am – 15:30pm | Full-time / Long-term

Are you passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs?

Vision for Education are proud to be working in partnership with a highly respected specialist provision in Clevedon to recruit a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their supportive and forward-thinking team.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils aged 4–19 with a wide range of additional needs including Autism, ADHD, Learning Difficulties, Challenging Behaviours, Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties, and Complex Needs.

You will work closely with class teachers and multi-disciplinary teams to:

• Support pupils with communication, interaction and emotional regulation
• Deliver tailored learning activities in a structured, nurturing environment
• Promote independence, life skills and positive behaviour
• Build meaningful relationships that help pupils thrive

This is a rewarding role where no two days are the same, and every day you will see the positive impact of your support.

About the School

This specialist setting is an all-age provision designed to meet a wide range of SEND needs, supporting pupils from early years through to post-16.

The school offers:

• A highly supportive, inclusive and nurturing environment
• Purpose-built facilities including sensory spaces, outdoor learning areas and a hydro therapy pool
• A strong focus on communication, independence and preparing students for adulthood
• Skilled staff who build positive, trusted relationships with pupils, enabling them to thrive

Staff are well-trained in areas such as managing challenging behaviours, safeguarding and child protection, becoming a Teaching Assistant and SEND, ensuring you are fully supported in your role.

If you are going into this role as a Trainee Teaching Assistant, Vision for Education will provide you with additional training courses to complete after a successful interview, which include, Safeguarding and Child Protection, Behaviour Management, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, and an Introduction into being a Teaching Assistant.

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children or young people with SEN (or a strong desire to learn)
• Is patient, resilient and empathetic
• Can build strong relationships with pupils and staff
• Is proactive and adaptable in a dynamic classroom environment

Whether you come from an education, care, youth work or support background, we want to hear from you.

Why Work with Vision for Education?

• Competitive daily pay (£14.24 per hour, which can increase if qualified or experienced)
• Flexible work to suit your lifestyle
• Access to FREE training and CPD (including SEND-specific courses)
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
• Pension contributions and holiday pay

Disclaimer: If this job does not seem right for you, I still encourage you to apply as I have a variety of other job roles similar to this, with different hours, part time or full time, different locations etc which may suit you better.